How To Fix T1518 - Maintain texts before saving hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Maintain texts before saving hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1518 - Maintain texts before saving hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message T1518 "Maintain texts before saving hierarchy" typically occurs when you are trying to save a hierarchy in the SAP system without having provided the necessary text descriptions for the nodes in that hierarchy. This is common in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS), where hierarchies are used to structure data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  The hierarchy you are trying to save has nodes that do not have associated text descriptions.
  SAP requires that each node in the hierarchy has a descriptive text to ensure clarity and understanding of the hierarchy structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all nodes in the hierarchy have the required text descriptions. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are maintaining the hierarchy (e.g., KAH1 for cost center hierarchy, CJ20N for project hierarchy, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Node Texts:
  
  Navigate through the hierarchy and select each node.
  Ensure that each node has a text description. If any node is missing a text, you will need to enter it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  For each node that lacks a description, enter the appropriate text in the designated field.
  Make sure to save your changes after entering the texts.
  
  
  
  Save the Hierarchy:
  
  Once all nodes have the required texts, attempt to save the hierarchy again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use different transaction codes to maintain hierarchies. Common ones include:
  
  KAH1/KAH2 for Cost Center Hierarchies
  CJ20N for Project Structures
  OKEQ for maintaining cost element hierarchies
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific modules to understand the requirements for maintaining hierarchies and texts.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain hierarchies and texts in the SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to hierarchy maintenance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T1518 error and successfully save your hierarchy in SAP.